Heredia, the City of the Flowers, is part of the Central Valley and it is close to San José.
It was originally the richest coffee producing city of the country, and today, you can still find coffee plantations around the province which is still vital for the local economy.
It is the perfect city to stay away from the crazy traffic and conglomeration of people in the capital. It is a small city perfect to walk around and learn about its colonial history.
But besides its colonial buildings, the city also offers a variety of places to visit. Starting with Coffee Tours, bird and wildlife watching, and hiking.
Enjoy of a beautiful weather that stays around 63°F and 82°F.
Where can you in Heredia?
- Braulio Carrillo National Park: Costa Rica’s second largest National Park will give you a unique experience with its sightseeings. From volcanoes, flora, fauna, and rivers this dense forest is a great option for those who enjoy hiking. You will experience the Zurquí tunnel, famous for being surrounded of green nature in an awesome mountain.
- Barva Volcano: located at the edge of Costa Rica’s central valley. A challenging hike to the volcano awaits for you. It includes zipline tours and unique experiences with the native Costa Ricans of the area. The volcano has four cones and a crater lake that you can go see.
- Vara Blanca: It is a small town located in between the two central volcanoes of the country (Poás and Barva). Because of its central location you will have quick access to other places around the country. Another car ride worth to take! Besides the beautiful views of the mountains, you will reach La Paz Waterfall Gardens which have areas of virgin rainforests. Vara Blanca is characterized for its cloudy weather. Vara Blanca offers bird and butterfly observatories and wildlife refuges.
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Braulio Carrillo National Park
Barva Volcano
Views of Vara Blanca
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